60 ALI BABA AND THE FORTY THIEVES.

 

exclaimed Ali Baba, ‘‘ what hast thou
done? Thou hast ruined me and my
family for ever.” ,
‘“What I have done,” replied Mor-
giana, “is not for your ruin, but for
your safety.” Then opening Cogia
Houssain’s robe to show Ali Baba the
poniard which was concealed under it,
“* See,” continued she, ‘the cruel enemy
you had to deal with; examine him,
and you will recognise the pretended